In the following hours, Han Li and the three combined cultivators thoroughly exchanged insights on cultivation and techniques, discussing for nearly half a day. When the Tian Yuan Sacred Emperor stood at the edge of the beast-carriage, watching Han Li’s jade-hued aura fade into the distant sky, he issued a single command. The vehicle that had previously halted in the air immediately resumed its journey. "Yellow Friend, Master Tian Chan—what do you think?" After settling into his seat at the head of the table, the Emperor asked a somewhat abrupt and unstructured question. "He’s very young!" "Excellent!" The two—first the elderly man and then the monk—exchanged glances and, with serious expressions, spoke in unison. "Ah, yes. Master Yellow Friend’s ability to perceive true bone age through his dry-eyed cultivation technique is remarkable. That explains his youth. As for 'excellent,' however, I’d like to hear Master Tian Chan’s more detailed assessment. His skill in observing the vital energies of others ranks among the top three in our human lineage. I’m confident he won’t disappoint me." The Emperor smiled gently. "Though this person has carefully concealed their aura, the Abbot observes the flow of energy not merely through spiritual perception. In my judgment, this individual indeed stands at the early stage of Consolidation, yet their internal spiritual power is remarkably profound—far exceeding that of an ordinary early Consolidation cultivator. If we compare them directly, they are likely nearly double the strength of a typical early Consolidation cultivator. That is to say, although Master Han is only at the early Consolidation stage, his depth and richness of spiritual energy are comparable to even a mid-stage cultivator such as myself." The Tian Chan monk paused thoughtfully before speaking with careful deliberation. "It appears that this guest has developed a special cultivation technique capable of amplifying their spiritual energy—otherwise, such a phenomenon would not occur. However, in most cases, when such an enhancement is present, other aspects of their cultivation abilities tend to be slightly weaker." The Tian Yuan Emperor nodded, his expression attentive. "If the Emperor believes this, then perhaps he is mistaken." In addition to possessing particularly profound spiritual power, I also observed several great feats of supernatural brilliance in this person. Beyond his primary cultivation technique, he surely possesses at least three or four highly powerful supernatural abilities—each of which, I believe, is no less than my own "Yuling Secret Technique." The monk, however, shook his head with profound seriousness. "Such a thing indeed!" Before the Tianyuan Sacred Emperor could respond, the thin, elderly man suddenly broke into voice. "Though Fraternal Brother Han's strength has surpassed expectations, Brother Huang need not be so surprised. Do you have any other observations?" The Tianyuan Sacred Emperor glanced at the elder and asked calmly. "The Emperor should know, my dry eyes—besides revealing a person's true bone age—can also discern certain qualities in their physical form." Huang Dan smiled faintly and said. "Could it be that Brother Han's physical constitution possesses some unique qualities?" This time, Tianchan could not help but interject. "Nothing particularly special—merely exceptionally strong." Huang Dang seemed to recall something, his expression growing somewhat strange. "Extremely powerful? Do you mean even stronger than the Grand Emperor's physical form?" The monk, upon hearing this, chuckled lightly. "Even if not quite as strong, I believe it would still be quite comparable." After a slight twitch of his facial muscles, the elder uttered words that caused the monk's face to pale dramatically. "Is this truly the case?" The Tian Yuan Emperor's eyes flashed, revealing a look of surprise as well. "Impossible! Huang friend, are you jesting? Though the Grand Emperor currently relies primarily on Confucian cultivation techniques, he originally hailed from the elite tier of physical cultivators. Over the years, through consistent and deliberate refinement, his physical strength has likely surpassed that of those several royal beasts. Even if Han friend has achieved notable progress in physical cultivation, how could he possibly match the Grand Emperor?" The Tian Chán monk shook his head vigorously, as if drumming it with his hands. "Even if my weary eyes have made a slight mistake, this individual's physical strength is undoubtedly the second best among mortals I have ever seen, next only to the Holy Emperor." The thin elder hesitated slightly, then spoke with great conviction. "But that's rather... impressive." "Master Tianchan, there's no need to doubt it. Huang's eyes have never failed before. He possesses far deeper magical power than his peers, wields several great divine abilities, has a physical strength comparable to that of ordinary immortal kings, yet remains so young. Should he survive the approaching magical calamity, he may well become no less than myself in the future. The Yuan Sheng Emperor waved his hand, cutting off the monk's doubts, and narrowed his eyes, as though deeply contemplating. At the same time, upon hearing this, the thin elder and the monk exchanged glances and both appeared thoughtful. Meanwhile, the ethereal light formed by Han Li had already traveled over ten thousand miles, heading straight toward a lush, verdant range of mountains ahead. This range of mountains, with nine towering peaks rising straight like celestial swords, is none other than Jiu Xian Mountain—the very place where the Universal Treasures Assembly will be held. However, now, a thousand li inward from the mountain's edge, has become a restricted zone. Prior to the assembly, anyone entering the deeper parts of the mountain, except for a few specially distinguished "important figures," would be forcibly expelled, or even killed outright. Therefore, representatives from the human and elven clans, who have journeyed from afar to attend the assembly, have all settled temporarily at various mountain peaks near or outside Jiu Xian Mountain. The Moonlight Immortal Maiden, a mere Dan-stage cultivator, is no exception. When departing from Hai Dashi and the others, Han Li casually planted a tracking spiritual seal within his body, ensuring he would not lose sight of them. Thus, as Han Li's light-form approach seemed destined to reach Jiu Xian Mountain, he suddenly altered course, veering diagonally toward another part of the sky. After a meal's time, Qing Hong burst down sharply onto a mountain peak within a hilly region. With a gentle gathering of his qi, Han Li materialized in a small grove of dense forest. He raised his head, took in the lush, verdant trees, and smiled faintly. With a slight flick of one sleeve, a wave of emerald light surged through the trees. The forest suddenly blurred and warped, then, with a deep resonant sound, shattered into scattered beams of luminous light. The original grove vanished entirely, leaving behind a vast, somewhat desolate rock wall. Upon this wall, a white stone gate several zhang high stood prominently. Han Li said nothing, simply raised his hand, and a streak of red light shot forth, vanishing instantly into the stone gate. Then he stood calmly in place, motionless. Moments later, the stone gate shimmered and slowly rose. A series of figures stepped out—Yue Hua, Bai Hua, and Hai Da, the young spiritual master, were all among them. In addition, an elderly woman with a dragon-headed cane walked at the forefront, her white hair flowing and face etched with deep wrinkles—yet she was a cultivator at the Huashen stage. This surprised Han Li slightly. Upon seeing Han Li, the woman's eyes flashed with sharp focus as she carefully studied him before stepping forward two paces and bowing deeply and respectfully: "I am Tian Qingye, a junior disciple, bringing my apprentice to pay homage to Master Han!" Upon witnessing this, the Yue Hua Princess, who had been trailing behind, hurriedly followed suit and inclined her bow in return. As for the middle-aged man and the Sea Young Lord, they also offered their formal bows, though a subtle sense of unease remained visible on their faces. "Rise, please," Han Li said calmly. "We can discuss whatever you'd like inside." "Yes, Master," the woman replied, only rising after she had confirmed this. "I have already prepared a spiritual tea—please accept it, and do not mind if it is not quite to your taste." Han Li nodded silently, then lifted his leg and stepped into the hall. The group naturally followed with due respect. A short while later, Han Li sat down in a clean stone pavilion, accompanied by the old woman. The other guests, including Yue Hua, stood respectfully on either side. Sea Da and the Spirit Entity still found it hard to believe that Han Li had suddenly transformed from "Brother Han" to "Master Han," frequently glancing at him with disbelief. Yet Han Li paid them no attention at all, merely speaking calmly and gently to the old woman. In just a few exchanges, he had learned several key details about the old woman and her disciples. It turned out that the old woman herself belonged to a medium-sized sect within the Xu Wu region—the Jin Guang Sect—and was one of its two senior elders. Yue Hua, the young lady, was her most trusted disciple, known for her excellent talent and consistently favored by the old woman. As for Bai Guo'er, she was the granddaughter of the young woman and the only direct descendant of the old woman, which is why both Bai and her daughter were able to join the old woman in attending the Grand Gathering of Treasures. But nothing could have been more unexpected: when the middle-aged man intended to sell the blood ginseng inherited from his ancestors in order to purchase other medicinal herbs and chestnuts to combat the cold toxins within his body, he had inadvertently fallen into the trap laid by the Three Evils of South Mountain. Had it not been for the fortunate encounter with Han Li and his companions, the lives of the father and daughter would likely have been truly in peril. Thus, as the old woman spoke, she hurriedly invited Yue Hua, the immortal lady, and Bai Hua to approach once again, expressing her heartfelt gratitude to Han Li for saving their lives. Han Li naturally waved off the thanks, insisting it was nothing. "Though I rarely leave the sect, I have heard that a human elder has recently attained the stage of Consolidated Body in the Tian Yuan Realm. The name is exactly the same as the one I bear. Might this be the same elder you are referring to?" the old woman finally asked cautiously. Clearly, the reputation of a Consolidated Body cultivator was so outstanding that even now she could not be entirely certain of Han Li's identity. "Heh, I didn't expect my name to spread so quickly—now even cultivators at the X "Indeed, it's truly Master Han's kind visit. It makes perfect sense—anyone invited by the Sovereign Emperor must surely be a senior peer at the Consolidated Stage." Hearing this, the elder woman beamed with delight. As a mere ordinary cultivator at the Huashen stage, she had rarely had the chance to interact with even a single Consolidated Stage cultivator in her daily life. Now, if she could establish some connection with Master Han, the benefits for both her own sect and herself would be immeasurable. Thus, the elder woman became increasingly respectful and attentive. Yet, upon a quick glance around, Master Han suddenly uttered a remark that surprised everyone present: "Why isn't the young girl named Guo here? Let me call her out and see her again." Upon hearing this, the elder woman and the others exchanged puzzled glances. The Yue Hua Immortal even grew more cautious, carefully inquiring, "Master Han, Guo has suddenly developed a cold toxin since her return. She is currently resting in the back section. Would Master Han kindly wait for a moment or two?" A little while longer, I'll bring her out to meet you." "Ah, so it is. Then I won't have to wait any longer—I'd like to see her right away. Most of my reasons for coming to your establishment this time have actually been centered around this young girl." Han Li smiled slightly and stood up.